Psychological Associates is the only talent management company that uses the Dimensional® Model of Behavior™. It was developed by our co-founders Drs. Robert E. Lefton and V.R. Buzzotta to organize objective, observable behavior into four quadrants.

Organizations can challenge their talent to grow and adapt by adopting optimal behavior patterns. We believe Q4 behavior combines a strong desire for accomplishment with a high regard for people to generate long-term business success.

Take the Behavior Questionnaire to learn how to work more effectively with others.

Leading into the future with Psychological Associates

Psychological Associates’ co-founders V.R. Buzzotta, Ph.D. and Robert E. Lefton, Ph.D. met as students at Washington University in St. Louis. Drs. Buzzotta and Lefton believed in providing reliable and valid psychological testing. They championed the use of empirically validated data measurements and an emphasis on objective, observable behavior that can lead to greater business results. Much of Psychological Associates’ success today is due to the principles established by Drs. Buzzotta and Lefton.

1958

Dr. Buzzotta and Dr. Lefton formed a partnership as Psychological Associates. They opened their first office in Clayton, Missouri. The practice’s initial focus was on addressing emotional disorders in adults and learning problems of children.

1965

Introduction of the Dimensional® Model of Behavior™ and Dimensional Sales Training™ (DST-II), the first-ever sales training course designed by psychologists.

1978

Psychological Associates established Communicare, Inc. in Toronto, Ontario (CAN) as its first international affiliate.

1989

Dimensional Management Training (DMT-II) is revised and launched as Leadership Through People Skills (LTPS). The newfound LTPS program emphasized video technology and quickly became Psychological Associates’ flagship workshop.

1994

The Proficient Executive survey is created to help executives develop crucial managerial behaviors in 12 core areas of performance.

2004

The Team Scorecard is introduced as part of Psychological Associates’ Team Development solution. The Team Scorecard is designed to build accountability, encourage candor, and identify a realistic plan of action for continued growth.

2008

To celebrate 50 years in business, PA donated $50,000 in seats to our Leadership Through People Skills® workshop to the United Way.

2012

PA Consultants designed our largest custom leadership development program to date, training more than 5,000 employees on six continents.

2015

Co-founder Dr. Victor Buzzotta passed away. Taking his place as co-owner was his daughter, Ann Buzzotta, who brings a wealth of international solutions-based experience and expertise to our team.

Clay Hildebrand became the first non-psychologist to lead PA as president. Already in his tenure, Hildebrand has helmed PA as we moved to new offices and hired four new consultants.

While honoring our past, we believe the best years of Psychological Associates are still ahead. Our firm is committed to helping organizations in any industry succeed at every level. We continue to research and implement proven solutions to help your business talent grow and advance into the future.